Predatory Towing

• Predatory towing targeted with new collision exclusion zone, fines in Alberta

  Effective Aug. 8, 200-metre exclusion zones will exist around collision scenes and tow trucks that enter without being invited by officials or drivers will be fined $1,000.

  Canada

  Aug 6, 2025
  
• Predatory towing leads to fraud charges against 11 Edmonton company owners

  The Edmonton Police Service on Wednesday said it had charged 11 owners of 10 local tow truck companies in relation to fraudulent billing practices to insurance companies.

  Crime

  May 21, 2025
  
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• What is predatory towing? Alberta Motor Association warns drivers about ‘accident chasers’

  The AMA said until recently, 'accident chasers' were virtually non-existent — then this past summer, there was a sharp increase in complaints, especially in Edmonton and Calgary.

  Consumer

  Dec 16, 2024